Reddit Experiences Brief Outage in the United States

On September 15, 2025, Reddit, the popular social media platform, encountered a brief outage affecting thousands of users across the United States. Reports of the disruption began surfacing around 5:22 p.m. Eastern Time, with over 21,200 incidents logged by users experiencing issues accessing the platform.

Extent of the Outage

The outage primarily impacted users’ ability to access Reddit’s feeds and post content. At its peak, more than 21,000 users reported difficulties. However, the disruption was short-lived, and by 5:40 p.m. ET, the number of reports had significantly decreased, indicating that services were being restored.

Company Response and Resolution

Reddit acknowledged the issue and promptly initiated an investigation into the cause of the elevated errors. The company implemented a fix shortly thereafter, and by 6:06 p.m. ET, Reddit’s services were fully operational. The specific cause of the outage has not been disclosed.

Impact on Reddit’s Stock Performance

Despite the temporary disruption, Reddit’s stock (NYSE: RDDT) remained resilient. The company’s shares have experienced a significant rally, with a year-to-date increase of over 60%. This brief outage did not appear to have a lasting impact on investor confidence.

Recent Outages and User Experience

This incident follows a series of similar outages in recent months. In April 2025, Reddit experienced a global outage affecting over 112,400 users. The company has been proactive in addressing these issues, often restoring services within a short timeframe. Users are encouraged to monitor Reddit’s status page for real-time updates on platform performance.